Be More Chill 2019

Run Time:
Two hours and 35 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 12+
Opened: March 10, 2019
Closing: August 11, 2019

Be More Chill - 2019 - Broadway History , Info & More

Lyceum Theatre (Broadway)
149 W. 45th St. New York, NY 10036

BEING A LOSER HAS NEVER BEEN SO COOL.

Broadway's new musical sensation is BE MORE CHILL. It's already "one of the most popular new musicals in America," raves The New York Times. And The Wall Street Journal cheers, "It's going to hit big - and deservedly so!" Discover this hilariously honest show for yourself, featuring an electric, ear-worm filled score by "one of Broadway's next great songwriters" (Billboard).

What if popularity came in a pill? Would you take it, no questions asked? In BE MORE CHILL, achieving the "perfect life" is now possible thanks to some mysterious new technology - but it comes at a cost that's not as easy to swallow. What could possibly go wrong? Blending the contemporary with retro sci-fi, this thrillingly exciting, comically subversive, and deeply felt new musical takes on the competing voices in all of our heads. And ultimately proves, there's never been a better time in history to be yourself - especially if you're a loser... geek... or whatever.

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The Bitter Happy Pills of ‘Be More Chill’ on Broadway May Give You a Familiar Downer
5 / 10

Be More Chill feels squawkily split between camp sci fi romp and searing teenage-life-today commentary. The title itself is the last annoying puzzle. If anything the show suggests that we all have to live with our insecurities and other inner demons; the trick is not to let them dominate us.

'Be More Chill' review: A nerd becomes too cool for school
8 / 10

Much has been written about this heartfelt musical's unlikely road to Broadway, the tiny production in New Jersey, the album that went viral (more than 200 million downloads and counting), the Off-Broadway run that sold out before it opened. And everything's been spruced up for Broadway - the cool computer-screen set by Beowulf Boritt, the outlandish costumes by Bobby Frederick Tilley II, the slick projections by Alex Bosco Koch. As the squip sings near the end of the first act, 'you gotta get an upgrade.' And with this one, 'Be More Chill' gets a fighting chance to stand out in a capacity crowd of musicals about kids who don't feel like they belong.

BWW Flashback: BE MORE CHILL Plays Final Broadway Performance
by Nicole Rosky - August 11, 2019

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Be More Chill will play its final Broadway performance today, August 11th following 30 previews and 177 performances.

VIDEO: Andrew Keenan-Bolger Performs at BE MORE CHILL's Post-Show Hang
by Linnae Medeiros - August 2, 2019

We're getting an upgrade thanks to Andrew Keenan-Bolger's performance at Be More Chill's final post-show hang! Check out the video to see the Broadway favorite sing 'Blue Hair' alongside the show's Tony-nominated composer Joe Iconis!

BE MORE CHILL Cast Recording Two Disc CD Set Available Now
by Julie Musbach - July 19, 2019

The Be More Chill: Original Broadway Cast Recording two-disc CD set is available online and in stores today, Friday, July 19. It was released for digital download and streaming earlier this year, with a vinyl release planned for later this year.

BE MORE CHILL Original Broadway Cast Recording Two Disc CD Set is Now Available For Pre-Order
by Stephi Wild - July 10, 2019

Be More Chill: Original Broadway Cast Recording is now available for CD pre-order and the two-disc set will be released online and in stores on Friday, July 19.

VIDEO: BE MORE CHILL Performs at NPR's Tiny Desk
by Stephi Wild - July 1, 2019

Cast members from Be More Chill recently stopped by NPR's Tiny Desk for a performance! The cast performed the songs 'The Pants Song,' 'A Guy That I'd Kinda Be Into,' 'Michael in the Bathroom,' and 'Voices in My Head.'

BWW TV: Alysha Umphress Takes the Stage at BE MORE CHILL for Post-Show Hang
by Nicole Rosky - June 27, 2019

Last night, June 26, following the performance of Be More Chill, Alysha Umphress (On the Town, Smokey Joe's Cafe) joined composer Joe Iconis on stage for a performance of his song 'Do You Wanna Ride?' Watch the performance below!

VIDEO: Lolo (Lauren Pritchard) and Gerard Canonico Sing 'Anymore' by Joe Iconis at BE MORE CHILL's Post-Show Hang
by Stephi Wild - June 20, 2019

Last night, June 19, following the performance of Be More Chill, Lolo (Lauren Pritchard) joined Gerard Canonico on stage for a performance of Joe Iconis' song 'Anymore.' The pair previously starred in Spring Awakening together.

BE MORE CHILL Celebrates A Milestone For Asian Representation On Stage!
by A.A. Cristi - June 13, 2019

Tonight, the Broadway company of Be More Chill will celebrate an exciting step forward in the quest for diversity on stage, as four actors of Asian descent portray four principal roles in the show for the first time ever.

VIDEO: Alice Ripley Sings 'If You Like It' By Joe Iconis at BE MORE CHILL's Post-Show Hang!
by Stephi Wild - June 13, 2019

Last night, Alice Ripley took the stage after the curtain call of Be More Chill, to sing a song from the show's composer, Joe Iconis. Watch her sing 'If You Like It' below!

Breaking: BE MORE CHILL Announces Summer Closing Date; Joe Iconis Performs At Tonight's Curtain Call
by Alan Henry - June 20, 2019

Joe Iconis announced following tonight's performance of Be More Chill from the stage that the Broadway production of the social media phenomenon musical will close on August 11th following 30 previews and 177 performances

Joe Iconis Responds to Tony Awards 'Michael In The Bathroom' Parody
by Alan Henry - June 10, 2019

BE MORE CHILL composer Joe Iconis took to twitter to share his appreciation for the Michael in the Bathroom performance on the Tony Awards last night, which caught him by surprise. 

BWW Exclusive: The BE MORE CHILL Cast Sings 3 Cut Songs At The Post-Show Hang
by A.A. Cristi - June 5, 2019

Tonight, the cast of Be More Chill stuck around after the show to 'hang' with composer Joe Iconis and treat the crowd to not one, but three songs that were cut from the show!

Photo Coverage: BE MORE CHILL Celebrates 100 Performances On Broadway
by Jennifer Broski - June 5, 2019

The social media sensation Be More Chill celebrated 100 Broadway performances at the Lyceum Theatre today!

Alice Ripley, Krysta Rodriguez, And More To Join BE MORE CHILL Post Show Hang Series
by A.A. Cristi - June 4, 2019

Today, Be More Chill announced the special guests for "The Post Show Hang," a special Wednesday evening encore series through July 31st.

BWW Exclusive: STRANGER THINGS Star Gaten Matarazzo Hits The Stage At BE MORE CHILL
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2019

Stranger Things star and Broadway kid Gaten Matarazzo hit the stage at Be More Chill tonight for a post-show performance of 'More Than Survive' with composer Joe Iconis and some of the cast!

STRANGER THINGS Star Gaten Matarazzo to Join BE MORE CHILL's 'Post Show Hang'
by Julie Musbach - May 28, 2019

Today, the producers of Be More Chill announced the launch of "The Post Show Hang," a special Wednesday evening post-show encore series, that will include a performance tomorrow, Wednesday, May 29, with Gaten Matarazzo("Stranger Things"). Tony Award nominee Joe Iconis will accompany an exciting lineup of actors as they each perform a song from the Tony Award-nominated score of Be More Chill. Additional actors will be announced at a later date.

Be More Chill Celebrates Journey to Broadway with Special Ticket Offer
by Julie Musbach - May 23, 2019

To celebrate four years since the musical's world premiere and an unparalleled journey to the Lyceum Theatre on Broadway, the producers of the new musical sensation Be More Chill today announced special ticket prices available to fans for a limited time only.

BWW Exclusive: Taylor Trensch Visits BE MORE CHILL For A Post-Show Performance With Joe Iconis
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2019

Taylor Trensch (Dear Evan Hansen, Hello, Dolly!) dropped by Be More Chill tonight for a curtain call surprise. Taking the stage with composer, Joe Iconis, Trensch (who played the role of Jeremy in the first reading of the show) performed the song, 'A Guy That I'd Kinda Be Into.'

VIDEO: BE MORE CHILL Cast Sings Mashup Of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Curtain Call
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2019

After last night's performance of Be More Chill, the show's composer Joe Iconis took to the stage. He talked about his love for the musical LIttle Shop of Horrors, before bringing back out some members of the cast to do a mashup of that show, with Be More Chill.

VIDEO: George Salazar Performs 'Michael in the Bathroom' From BE MORE CHILL on LIVE WITH KELLY AND RYAN
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 15, 2019

On Wednesday's 'Broadway Week' episode of 'Live with Kelly and Ryan,' George Salazar performs "Michael in the Bathroom" from the viral musical sensation "Be More Chill."

BE MORE CHILL Original Broadway Cast Recording is Available Today
by Stephi Wild - May 3, 2019

Be More Chill: Original Broadway Cast Recording is available for digital download and streaming today, Friday, May 3. This new album completes a remarkable full-circle journey for Be More Chill, as the original recording from Ghostlight - which has now been streamed over 300 million times to date - helped propel the show from Two River Theater to a viral Broadway hit. Be More Chill was nominated for a 2019 Tony Award for "Best Original Score." CD and vinyl releases are planned for later this year. The album is produced by Kurt Deutsch, Joe Iconis, and Charlie Rosen, and co-produced by Ian Kagey and Emily Marshall. To download or stream the album, please visit ghostlightrecords.lnk.to/bemorechillbroadway

BE MORE CHILL's Gerard Canonico Takes Over Instagram Tomorrow!
by Linnae Medeiros - May 3, 2019

C-c-c'mon c-c-c'mon, we're getting an upgrade this weekend because Be More Chill's very own Rich, Gerard Canonico, is taking over BroadwayWorld's Instagram Story tomorrow, May 4th! So get your Mountain Dew ready and be sure to tune in throughout the day to get a peek into a two-show day at Broadway's Lyceum Theatre!

Be More Chill FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Be More Chill has had 3 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2018, Broadway which opened in 2019 and West End which opened in 2021.
Be More Chill has been nominated for the Tony Award for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Joe Iconis.
Be More Chill has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Costume Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Bobby Frederick Tilly II, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Joe Iconis, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Joe Iconis, Outstanding Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Be More Chill, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Charlie Rosen, Outstanding Projection Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Alex Basco Koch, Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical (Drama League Awards) for Be More Chill, Outstanding New Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Be More Chill, Outstanding New Score (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Joe Iconis, and Outstanding Projection Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Alex Basco Koch.

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